Engineer, Project

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture the First Quantum Way.Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. Thats how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.Job description:Purpose of the role:Reporting to the Manager, Projects E&I the incumbent will manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities to ensure the project is executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner.Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Project Manager to implement and manage FQM's in house electrical and instrumentation construction capability on several projects
  • Support E&I divisions on site with construction activities on capital projects globally
  • Ensure on time delivery of the E&I portion of projects
  • Co-ordinate, support and direct all team members during the construction phase of the project
  • Vendor management
  • Ensure timely procurement and delivery of construction materials
  • Assist and develop project execution plans and manning forecast
  • Deal with technical queries from site and vendors
  • Liaise with consultant design team
  • Inspect & FAT of electrical equipment
  • Ad hoc duties as assigned by Manager
  • Compile and forecast budgets for construction phase
Qualifications Required:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree
  • 5-10 years working experience, with site construction experience
  • Construction experience in mining and process plant preferred
Experience & Skills Required:
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team work
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
Behavioural Traits Required:
  • Pragmatic
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Goal driven
  • Curiosity
  • Attention to detail
Other Requirements:
  • Travel to site various sites on ad hoc basis when required
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1392802
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned